Too long...

Wow! It's been too long! So sorry! I have been very busy, in all fairness! I have decided to share with you my progress over the past 6 weeks. Here is the what's been keeping me from blogging...
6 weeks ago I started my new life! I knew it was time for me to make a change. I have tried diet after diet. They all have made me lose weight, however, it was not something I could keep up for longer than a month nor be able to keep off the weight I had lost. So I decided that this time, I was going to do it the "right" way. No "diets". I have had the help of a great trainer at my gym named Brad. What a great support he has been. I also have an amazing support system in my family. I now pay close attention to my calories. More specifically, calories IN vs. calories OUT. Simple. I log everything I eat. I can have whatever I want, remembering my calorie goals for the day and what exercise plan I have scheduled for that day. I work out 6 to 7 days a week. This includes a session with trainer Brad 3 days a week and Aqua class 3 days a week with, usually, a 4th day of my own pool time. With all this working out, I am mindful of the kinds of food that my body needs, instead of what I want. I can honestly say that after 6 weeks, my wants and needs are lining up. I no longer want anything that has no nutritional value. If it isn't going to fuel my body, then why eat it? I have lost a total of 32.5 pounds and over 11.25 inches. I still have a ways to go but I am very encouraged!
More to come....